Saturday Q&A (jan 13)

Mark from Missouri writes:
[in regards to 4d6]

Try a virtual machine? Oracle VirtualBox is free, for example, and you can create a machine with better RAM than you had on the original, load Windows 7 on it (gaining a Win7 ISO file is left as a exercise for the reader) and Publisher 7 and stick with what works.

The VM can "mount" folders on the actual computer to get picked up by various backup software, if you're the type that does that, and the VM file itself is generally portable for the remainder of your time using x86-based computers.

Answer: It's a good idea, though I'm unfamiliar with the concept. I'll bring it up with my IT guy, see what he says on the subject.

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Thank you.

Not much of a post this week, obviously, and I'm late.  I've overcome the road blocks I'd encountered with the Streetvendor's Guide and I've been putting my energies towards that, as it's the priority. I think most here would agree.  Readers can keep track of my progress through Patreon posts, which I'll be adding regularly, as well as two page previews every Friday, for those donating better than $10.

Patreon also offers a service wherein I can provide a coffee cup for any supporter who gives a set donation three months running.  Patreon mails the cup to the reader directly.  We're talking of setting the tier at $12, $13 or $15 a month, with the understanding that the emphasis is on supporting me, not paying the cost of a cup.

The cup image would be this:

And the cup's appearance thus:

I hate for this to sound like a cash grab, but I'm getting a little desperate to raise money for the Streetvendor's Guide art and other up front costs, when the time comes.  I wouldn't mind hearing from a few people on the subject.

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